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Local man recounts being infected with Lyme Disease

BY DAN P. SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — For months, the joint pain and swelling in Rusty Herring’s feet was excruciating. Even something as simple as a trip to the bathroom first thing in the morning became unbearable as he searched for what was causing his...

Bed & Breakfasts not recommended by Planning Commission

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHERMICHELLE@OEPLIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — At the Opelika Planning Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday involved holding several public hearings, including one for the proposed city ordinance text amendment pertaining to allowing bed...

Loachapoka broadband access has setback

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission discussed some issues with the county broadband plan during Tuesday night’s county commission meeting.The Lee County broadband plan is utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funding...

Bryson brings home the cheese!

Local culinary prodigy wins MasterChef Jr. season nine BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Cheese Curd did it!Lee County’s own Bryson “Cheese Curd” McGlynn is America’s MasterChef Junior, a title he earned by competing on and ultimately winning...
Opelika prays over leadership

Opelika prays over leadership

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA— Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller welcomed residents, city employees, public servants and...

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